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Taking F.A.M.E. to new heights

THE STORY:

Objective: Raising attention and support for the pioneering work of Foundation for African Medicine and Education

FAME’s story: FAME was founded in 2002 by Frank Artress and Susan Gustafson from the United States. Dr. Artress, an American physician, and his wife, Susan, decided to climb the highest peak in Africa for Frank’s 50th Birthday. Frank became severely ill with altitude sickness and was in a critical condition. With the incredible work of their guide and his team, he survived. Once back in the US, Susan and Frank decided to return to Tanzania and “contribute back to a people whose voice is rarely heard in the rest of the world, a people who have few opportunities to share their wisdom, their strength, and their dreams with the rest of us.” Watch this video to learn more.

FAME is dedicated to improving the quality and accessibility of medical care in rural Tanzania and making a difference in the day-to-day lives of the Tanzanian people. They strive to provide adequate tools, resources and professional support to enable local healthcare workers to best serve their communities.

FAME operates an inpatient hospital, outpatient clinic, medical laboratory and mobile outreach. They offer medical education and have a rich learning experience through their volunteer program.

Facts about FAME’s outpatient clinic (2013):15,000 admissions with 45% newly registered patients. Over a 5 year period, there have been over 50,000 patient visits at FAME Medical. With a fully automated blood chemistry machine, the FAME Medical Laboratory runs critical chemistry profiles on patients in addition to diagnosing the most common ailments like malaria and diarrheal diseases-It is the only lab within a 140-kilometer radius with these diagnostic capabilities.

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